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Term: allochronic

Definition:

Allochronic pertains to phenomena or events occurring at different times, especially in relation to biological processes or organisms.

Sample sentences:

• The allochronic mating behavior of certain bird species prevents interbreeding.
• Allochronic flowering allows the plant to reproduce even under changing environmental conditions.
• One common example of allochronic development is the emergence of insects in different seasons.

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• Biology Phenomena Books
• Ecology in Changing Environments Books
• Bird Species Guides